The religions and political views of the influentials.

Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Jordan is famous, incredibly famous. More Americans probably know who he is than know who their state governor is. So, you’d think there would be tons of information on Jordan’s religious beliefs–what church he goes to, how he prays, who he sits next to during church services, if he’s ever fallen asleep during the sermon, etc. But no. Almost nothing.

Jordan is listed as Christian in various biographies,1 which isn’t at all surprising. But what type of Christian? The best I could find was a semi-reliable question and answer site that designates Jordan as Pentecostal.2

“His air-ness”

Jordan is also notoriously quiet about his political views. When he was at the height of his basketball fame, he was asked if he would endorse an African American gubernatorial candidate in his home state of North Carolina over the confirmed racist Republican incumbent Jesse Helms. Jordan simply said:

Still, it’s pretty easy to see that Jordan is a Democrat. He’s donated $22,400 to Democratic candidates since 1996. And interestingly, he donated to Obama’s Senate campaign, meaning he was an Obama supporter since the beginning.4

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This article was written by Tom Kershaw and last updated on May 24, 2012. Not much information is readily available on the religion and political views of Michael Jordan. The content of this article maybe based on rumor or conjecture. If you know something we don’t, send us a tip or comment below or write and submit a thorough article to replace this one!